George Axel Peterson
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Coast Guard |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Wall | C |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 20 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: WWII Victory, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, Philippine Liberation w/1 Star
George served in the Pacific Theater as Captain of a freight and supply ship (FS 190) ferrying cargo to combat forces. Evelyn, the first WAC Officer assigned to Supreme Allied Headquarters, served as Executive Officer to the American General in command of Signal Division.
Separate in war, Together in peace